A special American flag being escorted through the continental United States will be passing through the Uintah Basin today and tomorrow. Every year, an organization called the Nation of Patriots pays tribute to America’s Armed Forces – Past, Present, & Fallen – through a united effort known as The Patriot Tour(™).
The Ashley National Forest announced fire restrictions in place beginning August 11th, and continuing until further notice. These restrictions aim to reduce the potential for wildfires and provide for public safety.
The Uintah County Library has held many activities throughout the year, even with COVID-19 rearranging or rescheduling certain events. The library is prepping to have their Uintah County Comic Expo on Friday, September 4th, with two activities already announced.
The scientists at Dinosaur National Monument love what they do and will always be sure the treasures found there are properly named. A few years ago, the sandstone identified from the late Triassic/early Jurassic era was changed from being called the Glen Canyon Sandstone to the Nugget Sandstone.
In an effort to help small businesses, Duchesne County, Duchesne City, Roosevelt City, Town of Myton, Town of Tabiona, and Town of Altamont have partnered to pool the funds that they have received through the CARES Act.
Uintah County Travel and Tourism is inviting all to keep an eye to the sky. The 3rd Annual Dinah SOAR Days Balloon Festival will have a few adjustments but all the fun and excitement of the first two years. “Due to COVID we had to move the date back a few months,” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism.
The Grizzly Creek Fire in Western Colorado has resulted in evacuations and closures and is spreading smoke throughout the region. The fire started in Glenwood Canyon on Monday. As of Wednesday’s report, the fire was 0% contained and had reached 3,702 acres.
The Basin has several wonderful resources to help with the education of its residents. One great resource is the Uintah Basin Technical College and the access that the high school students have to it.
Utah’s two general-season archery hunts for bull and buck mule deer start Saturday, August 15th and runs until September 11th. The general-season for any legal weapon for elk runs October 3rd to the 15th and for deer is from October 17th to the 25th.
The body of the 7-year-old ATV crash victim was recovered from Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Tuesday. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office shared the following: After nearly twelve hours of side-sonar scanning by experts with Sublette County's Tip Top Search and Rescue team and …